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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 142.66 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 142.66 and 72.32 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 142.66 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/142.66 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 142.66 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 10,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316.95/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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